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Read the latest from Mercy Health, including what we’re doing in the community, information on general health developments, and other news from around our organisation.

A simple test could predict premature labour

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​A simple bedside test for pregnant women to accurately predict early labour is under development at the University of Melbourne. Researchers are working towards the affordable, painless and reliable test, that could be taken at 24-weeks pregnant, giving doctors a clear indication of risk of pre-term birth within days, or even weeks. Scientists at the…

A simple test could predict premature labour

A Pastoral Letter to Catholics regarding euthanasia

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The following excerpts are from a letter that has been jointly issued to all Catholics in Victoria from the Archbishop and Bishops of Victorian Dioceses regarding the current debate on euthanasia. “There is a renewed push in Victoria and in many other parts of Australia for euthanasia and assisted  suicide to be legalised. Misplaced compassion leads…

A Pastoral Letter to Catholics regarding euthanasia
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Landmark study finds breastmilk expressing safe

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A world first study has found that women with diabetes in a low-risk pregnancy can safely express breastmilk in late pregnancy, with the study dispelling concerns that the practice could cause harm to babies. The landmark research, published in The Lancet today was led by researchers at La Trobe University, along with the Royal Women’s…

Landmark study finds breastmilk expressing safe

Home and Community Care Young has a new home

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The Mercy Health Home & Community Care office in Young has relocated to 7 Rogan Lane to increase its presence and improve accessibility for clients. The move coincides with Mercy Health’s 10-year anniversary in Young. As well as Home & Community Care we also provide residential aged care at Mercy Place Mount St Joseph’s and…

Home and Community Care Young has a new home

Pastoral Care Teams win Spiritual Care Australia Award

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The Pastoral Care Teams at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg and Werribee Mercy Hospital were recognised in the 2017 Spiritual Care Australia Awards presented at their annual conference in Surfer’s Paradise. The Pastoral Care Teams received the Best of Care Award in recognition for the holistic, compassionate care they provide to patients, their families and…

Pastoral Care Teams win Spiritual Care Australia Award
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Mercy Health Albury marks National Palliative Care Week

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Mercy Health Albury is celebrating the tireless work of its palliative care staff and volunteers as part of National Palliative Care Week 21– 28 May. The theme for 2017 is ‘You matter, your care matters. Palliative care can make a difference.’ The aim of the week for this year is to put the spotlight on…

Mercy Health Albury marks National Palliative Care Week
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Kangaroo cuddles to benefit our smallest bubs

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Parents with babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery (SCN) at Mercy Hospital for Women are currently logging as many hours of skin-to-skin contact or kangaroo care with their little one/s as possible. The hospital is taking part in Australia’s 3rd annual Kangaroo-a-thon, an event organised by the Miracle Babies…

Kangaroo cuddles to benefit our smallest bubs

The sky’s the limit for Mercy Place Montrose residents

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Four residents from Mercy Place Montrose took to the sky in vintage planes on Saturday 13 May 2017 as part of a program to help them fulfil their bucket list. The residents, ranging in age from 70 to 82, were picked up from their residential aged care home and taken to Yering to enjoy Tiger…

The sky’s the limit for Mercy Place Montrose residents

Mercy Health’s Italian club celebrates long-time volunteer

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Volunteers are at the heart of every community, which is why this National Volunteers Week the generous efforts of one special volunteer will be honoured by residents of Mercy Health’s Italian Club. Sister Silvia of the Sisters of Mercy has been running the Italian Club at aged care homes Mercy Place Parkville and Mercy Place…

Mercy Health’s Italian club celebrates long-time volunteer

Mercy Hospital for Women midwife wins state title

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Mercy Hospital for Women midwife Robyn Smith has been named JOHNSON’S® Mums’ Midwife of the Year for Victoria. Robyn works in Maternity Group Practice (MGP), caring for women with low-risk pregnancies. MGP midwives work in pairs to care for women during their pregnancy and labour, and provide home visits up to two weeks after the…

Mercy Hospital for Women midwife wins state title